Smash The Stigma
Breaking Barriers To Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Smash the Stigma is for anyone ready to break the silence around mental health and substance abuse, and to build a supportive environment for growth, resilience, and healing.
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About The Book
Smash the Stigma: Breaking Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Abuse is a transformative guide that tackles the often-overlooked issues of mental health and addiction head-on.
This must-read book dives deep into the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use, offering not just a critique of the current landscape but a powerful call to action for change.
What sets this book apart is its blend of personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies.
Whether you’re a student, athlete, parent, or community member, Smash the Stigma equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and create supportive environments.
It sheds light on the realities of mental illness and substance abuse while providing actionable steps to foster mental wellness and recovery.
In a world where mental health issues are often hidden in the shadows, this book brings them to the forefront, empowering readers to break down barriers and advocate for a stigma-free future.
With a focus on mental health awareness, prevention, and holistic wellness, Smash the Stigma is an essential read for anyone committed to creating a healthier, more inclusive society.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on your own life or the lives of those around you, this book is your roadmap to lasting change. It’s not just a book; it’s a movement.
Key Takeaways
- Practical strategies for fostering resilience
- Evidence-based tools for mental wellness
- Inspiring stories of change and resilience
- A roadmap for building supportive environments
Who Should Read This Book?
Smash the Stigma is for anyone ready to break the silence around mental health and substance abuse, and to build a supportive environment for growth, resilience, and healing. Here’s why this book is relevant to you:
Parents
Young Adults
Educators & Coaches
Community Leaders
Mental Health Advocates
Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
Powerful Resource
Leanna's Story
Leanna’s journey with mental health and substance abuse is one marked by resilience and the courage to rebuild. A former Division I athlete, she struggled with insecurities, an abusive relationship, and the weight of her own unspoken battles buried so deep, she wasn’t even aware of them.
At sixteen, a near-death experience could have been a wake-up call, but instead, it deepened her feelings of guilt and shame. She felt responsible for the pain her struggles caused her family, and alcohol became a means to cope with the weight of it all—a cycle that continued on and off for 24 years.
At 38, she reached a turning point after years of living with this burden. With the help of her family, she got sober, left her husband and home, and took her tween children to start over, bravely stripping away everything she thought she knew about herself to build a new, solid foundation for her life.
Through this experience, she understood that true healing requires a willingness to face the underlying struggles and build resilience from within. We cannot do it alone, and if it wasn’t for the support of her family, she firmly believes she would not be alive today.
In Smash the Stigma, Leanna opens up about her own journey and shares hard-won insights and strategies to help others break free from stigma, cope with challenges, and find strength in vulnerability.
Her story is a testament to the power of rebuilding and an inspiring guide for anyone seeking authentic healing and a stigma-free future.
SMASH The Stigma
It’s not just a book; it’s a movement.